India Must Watch Out for Santner, Rachin & Conway in Final: Rayudu
The Champions Trophy 2025 is just around the corner, with the final set to take place in Dubai on Sunday. As the Indian team prepares to take on New Zealand, former cricketer Ambati Rayudu has identified three players who India should “watch out” for. In an interview, Rayudu warned that Mitchell Santner’s spin in the middle overs, Rachin Ravindra’s batting at the top, and Devon Conway’s all-round skills could prove to be a handful for the Indian team.
Rayudu, a 39-year-old veteran of the game, has played international cricket for India and has a good understanding of the game. He believes that Santner’s ability to bowl at the right length and with great variation could cause problems for the Indian batsmen. “Santner is a very clever bowler. He knows exactly what he wants to do and can bowl at the right length. He can also vary his pace and turn the ball, which makes him a difficult bowler to face,” said Rayudu.
Ravindra, on the other hand, is a young and talented batsman who has impressed everyone with his aggressive batting style. Rayudu believes that Ravindra’s ability to bat at the top of the order and score quickly could cause problems for the Indian bowling attack. “Ravindra is a very talented batsman and he has the ability to score quickly. If he gets going, it can be difficult for the Indian bowlers to stop him,” said Rayudu.
Conway, a left-handed batsman from New Zealand, has been in excellent form recently. Rayudu believes that Conway’s all-round skills make him a potential “dark horse” for the final. “Conway is a very talented player and he has the ability to bat, bowl, and field well. He is a potential dark horse for the final and India should watch out for him,” said Rayudu.
Rayudu’s warnings are not unfounded, as New Zealand has a strong team that has been performing well in recent times. The Kiwis have a good balance of experienced players and young talent, and they have been able to adapt to different situations well. India, on the other hand, has been struggling with consistency and has not been able to perform at its best in recent times.
In recent years, India has struggled to deal with spin bowling, and Santner’s ability to bowl at the right length and with great variation could cause problems for the Indian batsmen. Ravindra’s aggressive batting style could also cause problems for the Indian bowling attack, and Conway’s all-round skills make him a potential threat.
Overall, Rayudu’s warnings are a reminder that India needs to be prepared for the challenges that New Zealand will pose in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. The Indian team will need to come up with a solid plan to counter Santner’s spin, Ravindra’s aggressive batting, and Conway’s all-round skills if they want to emerge victorious.
As the final approaches, fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the Indian team performs. With Rayudu’s warnings in mind, it’s clear that India needs to be prepared for a tough match. Will the Indian team be able to rise to the challenge and win the Champions Trophy 2025? Only time will tell.
